Since its establishment in 1982, Holland Bottom Farm, a family-owned farm in Cabot, has steadily expanded. What began as a 10-acre strawberry row-crop operation in 1982 has now grown to an impressive 30 acres.

Owners Tim and Leslie Odom — who took over the farm from Tim’s father, Larry, in 2016 — are dedicated to maintaining the farm’s legacy. They have transitioned from a you-pick operation to using cutting-edge technology, such as growing strawberries under black plastic, to ensure the highest quality strawberries for their customers.

Tim states that his biggest challenges are the weather and customer “lines” during the season. This speaks volumes since their clientele is not just local but ranges from Alaska to Louisiana. In Cabot, they are known for their strawberries, which they donate to Junior Auxiliary of Cabot who sponsors the Strawberry Festival. They also provide many other items that they grow or make themselves, such as fruits, vegetables, jams, local honey, homemade fudge, bread and much more.

You can even swing by in the summer and get their famous strawberry shortcake with homemade strawberry ice cream, which will have your taste buds screaming to return for seconds. They are open April to July 4 to allow employees time to rest during the hottest months and concentrate on what they do best — getting the ground ready to grow more strawberries! Depending on how well the production comes out, they start planting in late October and start picking their strawberries from mid-March to mid-April.

Managing 30 acres is a full-time job for the Odoms. From fertilization to watering, they work tirelessly to ensure the health and growth of their fruits. Their ultimate goal is to keep their customers happy, and they take pride in their ability to tend to them quickly and efficiently. The joy they derive from seeing their customers smile with their strawberries is their greatest reward.

“These strawberries are so famous that Dolly Parton had to try them for herself,” Tim said. “So, swing by and taste these delicious strawberries for yourself.”